afraid

Sợ hãi, lo lắng

having fear or anxiety about something that might happen

Collocations afraid of doing sth · be not afraid

• I'm afraid to go out at night.

  Tôi sợ đi ra ngoài vào ban đêm.

Từ chối lịch sự

used when politely refusing something or saying that you cannot do something

Collocations afraid I can't · afraid to

• I'm afraid I can't come tonight.

  Xin lỗi, tôi không thể đến vào tối nay.

Lo lắng, nghi ngờ

used when you are not sure about something and do not want to say it is true or false

Collocations afraid that · be afraid

• I'm afraid I don't know the answer.

  Xin lỗi, tôi không biết câu trả lời.